Por esta razn, nunca supe nada sobre las quinceaeras de las nias que conoc en Ecuador. So Francis researched on Google and read articles to learn more. Martina: This was all happening at a time when Madrid was a major European theatre hubthe epicentre of show biz, before film took hold as the most popular medium of mass entertainment. Martina: Slowly, Mara Lejrragas contributions to politics, and her husbands work, began to fade in Spain as the government censored any material that went against its cultural and political agenda. The Duolingo English Test Welcome to the convenient, fast, and affordable English test accepted around the world. To join, download the app today, or find out more at duolingo.com. Adems, as se podran evitar ms problemas entre mis padres. Later, when the Spanish colonized the Americas, it evolved to include Catholic elements and a religious ceremony. To Isabel, this was not surprising. Overall, it looks pretty dark! Works at the intersection of learning science, pedagogy, and product development. Figures 1 shows the most popular language studied on Duolingo in every country, and Figure 2 shows the second most popular. There she spoke freely about writing many of the works credited to her husband. Duolingo offers a fun variety of activities that it calls lessons, but the real lessons are called tips and seem optional. Martina: For Francis and her sister, the initial transition went smoothly. Spanish has been spoken in the United States for hundreds of years. Michaela is the U.S. Marketing Lead for Duolingo, with more than 10 years experience in PR and marketing. As such, there are a number of different Spanish dialects that are represented on the platform. Along the way, she found herself thinking about her identity. And in several states with a high number of Spanish speakers - including California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Florida, New Jersey and New York - English from Spanish is the second most popular language being learned, with an average of about 8% of users learning it. Francis: Ese da sent el amor y el apoyo de mi comunidad en Washington D.C. Mi parte favorita de la noche fue cuando nos tomamos fotos con todos mis amigos. Francis: De vez en cuando, mis padres me decan: Este collar es para tu quinceaera. She even became a government representative for Spains Socialist Party. Duolingos Spanish program does not feel as developed as others (in my experience). The program teaches students about European Spanish. Ooh la la and mamma mia: French and Italian are both especially popular languages in the Northeast. You will be able to communicate effectively in Spanish in no time with this grammar-based approach. Despite having fewer irregularities than other languages, Spanish has an extremely straightforward pronunciation system. Spanish speakers colonized many areas of America that eventually became part of the United States, so the names of many of our states and cities are Spanish. Who needs help with their countrys official language? It allows you to move at your own pace because you hit continue after each sentence and can tap a sentence to hear it again. If you have some Spanish experience, you will have to test out of lessons which cost gems (points that you earn by using the app) so you cant go immediately to the lessons that are appropriate for your level. But the status of French in Canada is very different from the status of English in India; most importantly, your socioeconomic status doesnt depend on your French proficiency. The elaborate ball gowns are adorned with lace and beads. In short, the answer to the question of whether or not someone is American in Spanish Duolingo depends on a number of factors. Martina: Maria Lejrragas nieces also told Isabel and Juan about a little-known memoir that she had written called Gregorio y yo. Are you living in the US and learning a language? phrase. There are no Spanish verbs that can be conjugationd using Duolingos Spanish verbs. Martina: The plan was for Francis dad to travel to the United States first. Fascinating stories in easy-to-understand Spanish, Narrators & Protagonists: Juan Aguilera Sastre and Isabel Lizarraga Vizcarra, Sound Design & Mastering Engineer: Antonio Romero, Episode 93: The Secret Life of Mara Lejrraga - Art Mysteries, Episode 5. Nosotros vivamos en una parte del pas donde la comunidad latina no era muy grande. The podcast will be released again on January 21, 2021. Latin American countries are fairly consistent in their language preferences: The top language is English, followed by Spanish in Portuguese-speaking Brazil and either French or Portuguese in Spanish-speaking countries. Francis: Mientras esperbamos el momento de ir a Estados Unidos, yo me senta muy emocionada y feliz. How does Argentina differ from the rest of Latin America? And in December 1999, just weeks after her 10th birthday, Francis, her sister, and her mom left Ecuador to start a new life in Florida, near Tampa. Nuestros colegas en el Ateneo Riojano nos pusieron en contacto con dos sobrinas de Mara Lejrraga que todava estaban vivas en Espaa. Since French dominates as the second most popular language in most states (followed by English from Spanish), we also looked at the third most popular language being learned in each state. When Duolingo starts offering more courses especially for different Asian and African languages we might be able to see more! Fascinating stories in easy-to-understand Spanish, Sound Design & Mastering Engineer: Antonio Romero. Juan: Su padre era mdico. I am very proud of my name and I love to speak both Spanish and English. Francis: No tener una fiesta de quinceaera no me import mucho. And they're done so incredibly well, they're really easy to follow along with but they still challenge you to pause and want to look up a word. I find that *many* but by no means all Spanish speakers from Spain understand these words, but most have to think. The addictive nature of smartphone games and social media is often viewed as a negative, however since in this case its in the name of knowledge I think it can be considered a positive. Isabel: Yo tambin enseo sobre los grandes autores del siglo XX de Espaa, pero el nombre de Mara Lejrraga no me deca nada. Perhaps not surprisingly, then, English is the second most studied language in the United States, attracting 21% of the country's Duolingo users. She makes her way to the front of the crowd, microphone in hand. Duolingos English Test score can be accepted at the University of Chicago. She decided she did want some recognition, or reconocimiento, for her work. You can write us an email at podcast@duolingo.com and call and leave us a voicemail or audio message on WhatsApp, at +1-703-953-93-69. I would point out that its Castilian Spanish, by the way, since Catalan is also offered by the app. Si no haba fiesta, no tenamos que gastar todo ese dinero. Most of Duolingos material is available, but this version is definitely more limited than the subscription version. If so, wed love to hear about whether any of our findings apply to you! Florida, Louisiana, California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and portions of western Colorado were all once part of Spanish rule. The company is not direct when it comes to price. We call our country the United States and have since the Declaration of Independence. Pero en Espaa fue un libro prohibido. Martina: On a January morning in 1994, Juan Aguilera Sastre received a phone call from the president of a cultural centre called the Ateneo Riojano. Juan and Isabel realized that this one piece of information, along with the letters they had read, could be the proof they needed to show that Mara Lejrraga was the real author of many of the plays, essays, and poems attributed to her husband. Still, the idea of a double quinceaera stuck with her. On a formal level, the French word est is used to refer to dining. I find it sad that you cant opt in for spain spanish in Duolingo -.-, Im currently using Duolingo for Spanish and you are, Im afraid, incorrect. Duolingo specifically only teaches Latin American Spanish, and definitely NOT European Spanish, I live in southern Spain and am English, so yes it can be a bit confusing because the American English is surprisingly different to a native English speaker and the Spanish taught on duo lingo is quite different. Which state has the highest proportion of Spanish speakers learning English? Por esa razn, despus de aquella reaccin tan negativa, ella decidi no poner su nombre en ningn otro libro. She was born in 1874 in the region of La Rioja, the same area where the cultural center Ateneo Riojano is located and where Juan and Isabel live. There she spoke freely about writing many of the works credited to her husband. Despus de eso, le pusieron su nombre a otras calles, bibliotecas y centros culturales en varias ciudades de Espaa. Martina: Mara Lejrraga is just one example of the many women writers who have been silenced or censored over the years. For each of these countries, Duolingo doesnt actually offer an English course, and so its possible that English would have made it to the top two, had the course been offered. Isabel: La protagonista es una cantante de pera que abandona su hogar para ser famosa. From the makers of Duolingo, the most popular language-learning app, comes a new podcast that delivers fascinating real-life stories in easy-to-understand Spanish with English narration. Francis: Iulia me dijo que tena que hacer lo que yo quera. So to suggest that he hadnt actually authored all of his work It was a bold claim. Se consideraba una frivolidad y Mara no quera vivir esa situacin. On the other hand, these tips are short, well-written grammar lessons that are very valuable for learners. Fascinating stories in easy-to-understand Spanish Episode 119: Mexico City - Mujeres muralistas By Duolingo on Thu 15 Sep 2022 Feminist author Plaqueta takes us on a journey into the world of Mexico's mighty muralistas, the women who shaped the nation's identity through art. Set 24 has a maximum of 28 XP per story in French. It was also pushing the boundaries for how women were represented in art at the timechallenging dominant narratives that painted women as submissive, or sometidas, and dependent on men. Martina: The group cheered. Martina: The naming of this street after Mara was a momentous event. Mi manera de ver al mundo y a las personas no era heteronormativa. Navajo also saw a boost in popularity. Grammar instruction should be viewed as a secondary concern (because the focus should be on vocabulary. Francis smiles and takes a deep breath Shes about to share a big announcement with her friends. English, the second most studied language in the United States, accounted for 21% of Duolingo users, which is the highest percentage. Yes, English dominates but by how much? There is a 2-week free trial, and the website claims that a subscription starts at 6.99/month. Y si era ella la verdadera autora de las obras ms transgresoras de Gregorio? Fue una de las figuras ms importantes de la cultura espaola del siglo XX, pero cuando empezamos, muy pocos investigadores lo saban. Isabel: Cuando comenz la Guerra Civil, Mara estuvo en peligro y tuvo que exiliarse. Next, due to the game-like nature of the app, users are encouraged and reminded to play every day. She would throw her own double quinceaera. However, after doing some research, Duolingo Plus actually costs $12.99 per month, with a discount if you pay for a year ($79.99) or half a year ($47.99) upfront. In the 1920s and 30s, Mara got involved in leftist and feminist politics. In analyzing the language-learning habits of our users in the US, we found interesting variations on states and regions foreign language preferences, how dedicated users in different states are to making language learning a daily habit, and more. Most of Duolingos material is available, but this version is definitely more. Its the top language in Namibia, where it is studied by nearly a third of Duolingo users. Martina: Eventually, Francis dad found work. Iulia encouraged Francis to do it and promised she would help organize the party. During their first few years together, he was a struggling playwright, so Mara supported him financially. Francis: Llegamos al aeropuerto, empezamos a despedirnos de mi familia y ah supe que la separacin sera muy difcil. Ella deja a su marido con su hija y logra el xito completamente sola. Conversely, some of the states that have the highest number of language learners including Florida, New Jersey, and Texas arent so great at making language-learning a daily habit. Eran personas cultas y educadas, pero econmicamente de clase media. Isabel: En ese momento el mundo de Mara Lejrraga cambi dramticamente. El tiempo pas y ella fue olvidada. They had had problems before, and now in the U.S., things got worse. And yet, English is an unequivocally important language in that region. And they discovered the police were involved. This makes sense, since some Alaskan residents claim they can actually see Russia from their homes. As it turns out, Germany and Iran have invested in scientific and academic relations, and many Iranian scientists have been trained at German institutions. And thats when they learned something shocking. According to Isabel Lizarraga, Spanish society had little respect for women authors during this time in history. She decided she did want some recognition, or reconocimiento, for her work. Francis: No recuerdo mucho porque era muy pequea, pero nos amenazaron varias veces de secuestro. You can also follow us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite listening app, so you never miss an episode. Which is the only state where Russian is one of the top five languages being learned on Duolingo? I love Languages are trademarks or registered trademarks of the George Lucas Educational Foundation in the U.S. and other countries. For some activities, you are prompted to type in Spanish. Francis: A veces, necesitamos tiempo para descubrir cosas de nosotros porque es algo progresivo. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol). There are 82 different voices to choose from, as well as the ability to change pitch and rate, and the synthesised voice can be customized in a variety of ways. languages on Duolingo: English, French, or Spanish. Martina: Typically, people celebrate their quinceaera when they turn 15 years old. What are you doing for dinner with us? -. Martina: A few of Gregorios plays, like Cancin de Cuna, or The Cradle Song, became so popular that they were even adapted into film. (Number 4 will shock you!). Martina: As they began their research, Isabel and Juan got a little bit more context about Mara Lejrragas life. German tops the charts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it is studied by over half of Duolingo users. Francis: Es una ceremonia de velas. Juan: Senta que vala la pena porque era un personaje importante que tena muchas cualidades y una vida interesante. Francis: Ustedes son mi familia por eleccin y, por esta razn, quiero compartir algo con todos esta noche. Anyway: nice review, agree mostly, but if the app ever did teach European Spanish, it no longer does. Martina: The night of Francis party arrived. One of the primary features Duolingo offers is the ability to maintain a streak. Isabel: La celebracin en el Ateneo fue solo el primer paso; decidimos hacer ms. Isabel: Otra razn es que, en esos tiempos, ser escritora y firmar pblicamente las obras era algo mal visto para las mujeres respetables en la sociedad espaola. Interestingly, some of the states with the lowest number of language learners like North Dakota and Montana came out on top in making language learning a daily habit: North Dakota has the highest average proportion of users who have been successful in maintaining their Duolingo streaks for 120 or more days, and Montana has the highest average proportion of users with a streak of 3-29 days. You will be able to learn more about them if you ask this polite question. Her dad worked for a technology company and her mom was an accountant. Nos dijeron que si necesitbamos algo, ellas nos podran ayudar, as que decidimos reunirnos con ellas. They asked at the Ateneo Riojano, which seemed like a good place to start. I also enjoy going to concerts, and I am musically inclined. For the most recent global language data, see the 2021 Duolingo Language Report. By integrating the latest assessment science and AI, we empower anyone to take the test where and when they're at their best. Today, up to about 63% of the population has some degree of Italian descent. Listen free on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. When you are just getting started, Duolingo Spanish categories include Travel, Family, Restaurant, Phrases, and more. (While initially puzzling, it turns out that the strong influx of immigration to Sweden in recent years is the likely reason for this.). The only state where Russian is one of the top five languages being learned is Alaska, with 5.5% of users there learning the language. Martina: One of the reasons Maras memoir remained hidden for so long was political. The differences between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries "OPEC" and Europe and the United States over supply and demand caused the absence of some officials. Martina: As Francis grew to understand her queer identity, she took it slow coming out to those around her. Theres a long history of close economic ties between Germany and the region (e.g., thats where many of Germanys guest workers came from after the World War II), which likely continue to this day. Ah presentaron sus obras adems de obras escritas por otros escritores famosos, como Federico Garca Lorca. Si eras mujer y tenas un trabajo, lo ms probable era que trabajaras en casa de una familia, o en la agricultura, o en una fbrica. Francis: Juan Jos me ayud a ver que, en vez de intentar ayudar a mi mam a comprender mi identidad, en realidad, yo tena que pensar en m. Por qu iban a dedicarle un homenaje? My name is Kirsten and I am a Spanish teacher in the United States that has taught Spanish to all ages and language levels. Martina: With new-found confidence, Francis decided to come out to her mom. Im the executive producer, Martina Castro. En esa poca, Mara se concentr en su misin poltica a favor de la Repblica y de los derechos de las mujeres. German was one of Namibias official languages up till 1990, and is spoken by a third of Namibias white community.